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What is Power of Attorney?

What is Power of Attorney?

When and why do I need Power of Attorney A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person the right to act on behalf of another. It can be either durable or non-durable. Durable power of attorney is the most common type and it lasts until the person who...
Important Legal Documents

Important Legal Documents

Important legal documents are a must for any person who wants to safeguard their future. Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts One of the most important legal documents is a will, which states what happens to your assets after you die. A trust is another legal document...
What it’s like to go through PROBATE

What it’s like to go through PROBATE

Probate is a legal process in which a will is subjected to a court-supervised examination to ensure that the person who wrote it and the beneficiaries named in it are who they say they are, that the will was signed by the person making it, and that it complies with...
Divorce Mediation is a Less Contentious Way to End a Marriage

Divorce Mediation is a Less Contentious Way to End a Marriage

Ending a marriage is hard. Fighting in court is harder. But, there is another way. Divorce mediation is a process in which the divorcing couple tries to work out all the issues that they have with each other, instead of going to court to fight. Divorce mediation is...
When do I need legal assistance?

When do I need legal assistance?

The California Justice Gap Survey found that 55% of Californians experienced at least one civil legal issue in their household in the past year and 13% experienced 6 or more. The rate was higher for those living in lower-income households. The main legal issues...